The 2019 Jubilee Gala

Jubilee Auctioneer – Montgomery County Councilmen Craig Rice

Back by popular demand! Craig Rice was first elected to the County Council in November 2010, becoming the youngest African American ever to serve on the nine-member Council and only the second African American man to serve in that role. In December 2013, his colleagues elected him to a one-year term as president of the Council. In November 2014, he was re-elected to a second four-year term on the Council. Click here to learn more!

The Jubilee Gala is a fundraiser celebrating and honoring Executive Director Tim Wiens’ retirement after serving Jubilee Association of Maryland, Inc. for 40 years. The Gala will include a one hour open bar and reception, followed by dinner, live auction, and entertainment. The Hon. Susan Hoffmann, will be receiving the Betty Mae Kramer Award for Community Service in recognition for her nine-year dedication to Jubilee. Governor Larry Hogan is invited and Mark Shriver will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Master of Ceremony – Save The Children’s Mark K. Shriver

Longtime friend of Tim Wiens and supporter of Jubilee! Mark K. Shriver is the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Action Network, where he leads an effort to mobilize Americans to end preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths globally and to ensure that every child in the U.S. has access to high-quality early childhood education. He is also Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs & Advocacy at Save the Children. Shriver’s career fighting for social justice in advocacy and service organizations, as well as elected office, has focused on advancing the right of every child to a safe and vibrant childhood. Click here to learn more!

Entertainment – interPLAY Orchestra

Back by popular demand!!! The interPLAY Orchestra is a 25-year old nonprofit music organization of 67 adult musicians with and without cognitive and other disabilities: amateur musicians and professional musicians, high school seniors and university musicians as “Bandaides” (mentors), all performing together for the community in year-round concerts at the world-class Music Center at Strathmore. Learn more about them by clicking here!

Guest – Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich

Marc Elrich was elected as Montgomery County Executive on Nov. 6, 2018. He had previously served three terms (12 years) on the Montgomery County Council as an at-large member, being first elected in 2006. Throughout his political career, he has been a champion of improving tenants’ rights and for making developers pay for a greater share of the infrastructure cost to build schools and transportation solutions. He was a leader in the fight to preserve Ten Mile Creek in the Clarksburg area by limiting the proposed development that would have threatened the health of Montgomery County’s last best stream which flows into the County’s backup water reservoir. Click Here To Learn More!

Former Redskins Quarterback – Joe Theismann

Also back by popular demand!! Joe Theismann is a former professional gridiron football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker and restaurateur. He played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Theismann spent 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and helped the team to consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XVII and losing Super Bowl XVIII. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Theismann is the owner of Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1975. He also performs as a speaker for corporate events, speaking on topics such as leadership and self-motivation.

Guest – Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich

Marc Elrich was elected as Montgomery County Executive on Nov. 6, 2018. He had previously served three terms (12 years) on the Montgomery County Council as an at-large member, being first elected in 2006. Throughout his political career, he has been a champion of improving tenants’ rights and for making developers pay for a greater share of the infrastructure cost to build schools and transportation solutions. He was a leader in the fight to preserve Ten Mile Creek in the Clarksburg area by limiting the proposed development that would have threatened the health of Montgomery County’s last best stream which flows into the County’s backup water reservoir. Click Here To Learn More!